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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.40, 305.42 and 134.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.40, 305.42 and 134.06 is: 184.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.40 : 305.42 = 134.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.40/305.42 = 134.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.40x = 305.42 × 134.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.40x = 40,942.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,942.41/221.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.93

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